Q:
Feels like emergency brake is engaged after driving 60 miles and acceleration is more difficult, plus metallic scraping noise

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Jessica G
on
May 20, 2016

When I've driven my Volvo for more than 60 miles, it feels like the emergency brake is engaged, but it's not. Acceleration is more difficult and there is a metallic-scraping noise. The brake pads were replaced, as well as rotors, plus oil change, but still the same problem. What do you suggest I try next to find the problem?

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